Kendall Edward Bocard Jr., 79, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Lexington.
He was born in Ashland, on March 29, 1942, to the late Kendall Edward
Sr. and Ruth Mahan Bocard. He played football for the University of
Kentucky, a member of the “Thin Thirty” team, and the Ashland Tomcats,
including their 1958 undefeated season.
Survivors include two sons, Derek (Chelsea) Bocard, of Lexington; Ashton
(Karen) Bocard, of Versailles; grandson, Santiago Bocard; sisters, Judy
Thomas, Mary Lee (John) Humphrey and Norma Thompson; and brother, Warren
Bocard, all of Ashland. He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen
Shipp Bocard.
A Life Celebration Service was held Wednesday, June 30, at Clark Legacy
Center, Brannon Crossing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kentucky
Natural Lands. https://knit.org/get-involved/.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.clarklegacycenter.com.